GOLD FACTS
Gold will not tarnish, rust, or corrode. Common gold alloys are silver, copper, nickel and zinc.
14k add 10 parts alloy
18k add 6 parts alloy
converting millimeters to inches
1/8" = .125" = 3.175mm
1/4" = .250" = 6.35mm
3/8" = .375" = 9.525mm
1/2" = .500" = 12.70mm
5/8" = .625" = 15.875mm
3/4" = .750" = 19.05mm
7/8" = .857" = 22.225mm
1" = 1.00" = 25.40mm
One gram = 5 carats
One carat = .20 grams
One pound = 453.584 grams
14k = .585 Fineness
18k = .750 Fineness
One pennyweight = 1.555 grams MORE INFORMATION
The standard measurement of gold is the Karat, which is divided into 24 parts. Pure gold is 24 Karats, meaning 24 out of 24 parts are gold. Because pure gold is too soft to be used for jewelry, it is combined with other metal alloys to increase its strength. For instance, 14K gold is 14 parts gold and 10 parts other alloys, while 18K gold is 18 parts gold and 6 parts other alloys. 10K gold is more durable, with 10 parts gold to 14 parts other alloys. Alloys used with yellow gold include copper and silver. Pink gold is created by combining gold with large amounts of copper, while green gold results from mixing gold with copper, silver and zinc. When creating white gold, pure gold is combined with copper, zinc and nickel (or palladium). There are distinct advantages to both yellow and white gold. Placing a diamond with yellow color in a yellow gold setting can actually make the diamond appear whiter. White gold is a beautiful complement to exceptionally white and brilliant diamonds. Also, white gold jewelry is plated with rhodium, a shiny metal that increases the whiteness and strength of gold. Sometimes, white gold is confused with platinum, though they are entirely different metals. White gold and platinum vary in strength, resistance to scratches and shades of white. To clean jewelry use very warm water & detergent free soap. Brush lightly with soft brush. |
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